Senate Chamber, Lansing, Tuesday, December 10, 2024.
10:00 a.m.
The Senate was called to order by the President, Lieutenant Governor Garlin D. Gilchrist II. The roll was called by the Secretary of the Senate, who announced that a quorum was present.
Albert—present | Hauck—present | Moss—present |
Anthony—present | Hertel—present | Nesbitt—present |
Bayer—present | Hoitenga—present | Outman—present |
Bellino—present | Huizenga—present | Polehanki—present |
Brinks—present | Irwin—present | Runestad—present |
Bumstead—present | Johnson—present | Santana—present |
Camilleri—present | Klinefelt—present | Shink—present |
Cavanagh—present | Lauwers—excused | Singh—present |
Chang—present | Lindsey—present | Theis—present |
Cherry—present | McBroom—present | Victory—present |
Daley—present | McCann—present | Webber—present |
Damoose—present | McDonald Rivet—present | Wojno—present |
Geiss—present | McMorrow—present |
Senator Sue Shink of the 14th District offered the following invocation:
Lord, make me an instrument of Your peace. Where there is hatred, let me sow love; where there is injury, pardon; where there is doubt, faith; where there is despair, hope; where there is darkness, light; where there is sadness, joy.
O divine Master, grant that I may not seek to be consoled as to console, to be understood as to understand, to be loved as to love; for it is in giving that we receive; it is in pardoning that we are pardoned, and in dying that we are born to eternal life.
The President, Lieutenant Governor Gilchrist, led the members of the Senate in recital of the Pledge of Allegiance.
Senator Hertel entered the Senate Chamber.
Motions and Communications
Senator Theis moved that Senators McBroom, Nesbitt, Johnson and Webber be temporarily excused from today’s session.
The motion prevailed.
Senator Theis moved that Senator Lauwers be excused from today’s session. The motion prevailed.
Senator Singh moved that Senators Anthony, Brinks, Cavanagh, Cherry, Geiss, Klinefelt, McDonald Rivet, McMorrow, Moss and Polehanki be temporarily excused from today’s session.
The motion prevailed.
Senators Cavanagh and Brinks entered the Senate Chamber.
The following communication was received:
Office of Senator Ed McBroom
December 4, 2024
Per Senate Rule 1.110(c), I am requesting that my name be added as a co-sponsor to SB 970 introduced on July 30, 2024 by Sylvia A. Santana.
The communication was referred to the Secretary for record.
Sincerely,
Ed McBroom State Senator 38th District
The Senate Business Office submits, pursuant to rule 1.208, the following report on out-of-state travel by members on legislative business for the quarter ended September 30, 2024.
Senator | Travel Dates/Conference/Location | Amount |
Senator Darrin Camilleri | July 16-18, 2024 Apple HQ Official Visit San Francisco, Calif. | $ 1,036.95 |
Senator Sean McCann | August 1-4, 2024 NCEL 2024 National Forum Louisville, Ky. | $ 305.24 |
Senator Ricky Outman | August 5-6, 2024 Mental Health America Leadership Award Louisville, Ky. August 13, 2024 | $ 560.12 $ 419.42 |
Legislative Tour of Nucor Steel Crawfordsville, Ind. |
Senator Sylvia Santana | July 21-24, 2024 CSG Midwestern Legislative Conference Columbus, Ohio August 5-11, 2024 | $ 1,576.92 $ 4,905.84 |
2024 NOBEL Women Annual Legislative Conference St. Thomas, U.S.V.I. | ||
Senator Susan Shink | July 31-August 3, 2024 | $ 564.05 |
NCEL 2024 National Forum | ||
Louisville, Ky. | ||
September 8-10, 2024 | $ 1,545.90 | |
Great Lakes-St. Lawrence Legislative Caucus | ||
2024 Annual Meeting |
Duluth, Minn.
Senator Cherry entered the Senate Chamber.
Senator Singh moved that the rules be suspended and that the following bills, now on Committee Reports, be placed on the General Orders calendar for consideration today:
Senate Bill No. 1108 Senate Bill No. 1109 Senate Bill No. 1110
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor. Senators Moss and McMorrow entered the Senate Chamber.
Senator Singh moved that rule 2.106 be suspended to allow committees to meet during Senate session. The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
Senators Johnson and Webber entered the Senate Chamber.
Recess
Senator Singh moved that the Senate recess subject to the call of the Chair. The motion prevailed, the time being 10:04 a.m.
The Senate was called to order by the President pro tempore, Senator Moss.
11:52 a.m.
During the recess, Senators Geiss, McDonald Rivet, Anthony, Nesbitt and Polehanki entered the Senate Chamber.
Senator Singh moved that the rules be suspended and that the following bill, now on Committee Reports, be placed on the General Orders calendar for consideration today:
Senate Bill No. 1167
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
By unanimous consent the Senate proceeded to the order of
General Orders
Senator Singh moved that the Senate resolve itself into the Committee of the Whole for consideration of the General Orders calendar.
The motion prevailed, and the President pro tempore, Senator Moss, designated Senator Huizenga as Chairperson.
After some time spent therein, the Committee arose; and the President pro tempore, Senator Moss, having resumed the Chair, the Committee reported back to the Senate, favorably and without amendment, the following bills:
A bill to amend 1945 PA 327, entitled “Aeronautics code of the state of Michigan,” by amending sections 76 and 77 (MCL 259.76 and 259.77), section 76 as amended by 1988 PA 391 and section 77 as
amended by 1996 PA 370.
A bill to amend 1972 PA 348, entitled “An act to regulate relationships between landlords and tenants relative to rental agreements for rental units; to regulate the payment, repayment, use and investment of security deposits; to provide for commencement and termination inventories of rental units; to provide for termination arrangements relative to rental units; to provide for legal remedies; and to provide penalties,” (MCL 554.601 to 554.616) by adding section 1d.
A bill to amend 1976 PA 453, entitled “Elliott-Larsen civil rights act,” by amending the title and section 501 (MCL 37.2501), as amended by 2023 PA 6.
A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled “Revised judicature act of 1961,” by amending sections 910 and 913 (MCL 600.910 and 600.913).
A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled “Revised judicature act of 1961,” by amending section 2543 (MCL 600.2543), as amended by 2004 PA 328.
A bill to amend 1966 PA 346, entitled “State housing development authority act of 1966,” by amending section 30 (MCL 125.1430), as amended by 1982 PA 506.
A bill to amend 1966 PA 346, entitled “State housing development authority act of 1966,” by amending section 21 (MCL 125.1421), as amended by 2000 PA 257.
A bill to amend 1966 PA 346, entitled “State housing development authority act of 1966,” by amending section 44 (MCL 125.1444), as amended by 2017 PA 127.
A bill to amend 1956 PA 40, entitled “The drain code of 1956,” by amending section 196 (MCL 280.196), as amended by 2020 PA 291.
A bill to amend 1956 PA 40, entitled “The drain code of 1956,” by amending sections 72, 384, 441, 464,
and 515 (MCL 280.72, 280.384, 280.441, 280.464, and 280.515), section 72 as amended by 2018 PA 646
and section 464 as amended by 2016 PA 521.
The bills were placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
The Committee of the Whole reported back to the Senate, favorably and with a substitute therefor, the following bill:
A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled “Michigan election law,” by amending sections 509r, 509aa, 509bb, 509cc, 512, 523b, 727, 728, 730, 731, 733, 765a, and 769 (MCL 168.509r, 168.509aa, 168.509bb, 168.509cc,
168.512, 168.523b, 168.727, 168.728, 168.730, 168.731, 168.733, 168.765a, and 168.769), section 509r as
amended by 2023 PA 258, section 509aa as amended by 2023 PA 86, sections 509bb and 509cc as added by 1994 PA 441, section 523b as added and sections 765a and 769 as amended by 2023 PA 81, section 727 as amended by 2004 PA 92, sections 730 and 731 as amended by 1995 PA 261, and section 733 as amended by 1996 PA 583, and by adding sections 726c, 726d, and 726e; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.
Substitute (S-4).
The Senate agreed to the substitute recommended by the Committee of the Whole, and the bill as substituted was placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
The Committee of the Whole reported back to the Senate, favorably and with a substitute therefor, the following bill:
A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled “The insurance code of 1956,” (MCL 500.100 to 500.8302) by adding section 3406jj.
Substitute (S-3).
The Senate agreed to the substitute recommended by the Committee of the Whole, and the bill as substituted was placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
The Committee of the Whole reported back to the Senate, favorably and with a substitute therefor, the following bill:
A bill to amend 1939 PA 280, entitled “The social welfare act,” (MCL 400.1 to 400.119b) by adding section 109q.
Substitute (S-1).
The Senate agreed to the substitute recommended by the Committee of the Whole, and the bill as substituted was placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
The Committee of the Whole reported back to the Senate, favorably and with a substitute therefor, the following bill:
A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled “The insurance code of 1956,” (MCL 500.100 to 500.8302) by adding section 3406kk.
Substitute (S-1).
The Senate agreed to the substitute recommended by the Committee of the Whole, and the bill as substituted was placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
The Committee of the Whole reported back to the Senate, favorably and with a substitute therefor, the following bill:
A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled “Michigan election law,” (MCL 168.1 to 168.992) by adding sections 483b and 957a.
Substitute (S-2).
The Senate agreed to the substitute recommended by the Committee of the Whole, and the bill as substituted was placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
The Committee of the Whole reported back to the Senate, favorably and with a substitute therefor, the following bill:
A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled “Michigan election law,” (MCL 168.1 to 168.992) by adding section 482g. Substitute (S-1).
The Senate agreed to the substitute recommended by the Committee of the Whole, and the bill as substituted was placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
The Committee of the Whole reported back to the Senate, favorably and with a substitute therefor, the following :
A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled “Michigan election law,” by amending sections 482, 590h, 685, 957, and 958 (MCL 168.482, 168.590h, 168.685, 168.957, and 168.958), section 482 as amended by
2018 PA 608, sections 590h and 685 as amended by 2018 PA 650, and section 957 as amended by 2018 PA 120, and by adding sections 482f and 547; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.
Substitute (S-1).
The Senate agreed to the substitute recommended by the Committee of the Whole, and the bill as substituted was placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
The Committee of the Whole reported back to the Senate, favorably and with a substitute therefor, the following bill:
A bill to amend 1947 PA 336, entitled “An act to prohibit strikes by certain public employees; to provide review from disciplinary action with respect thereto; to provide for the mediation of grievances and the holding of elections; to declare and protect the rights and privileges of public employees; to require certain provisions in collective bargaining agreements; to prescribe means of enforcement and penalties for the violation of the provisions of this act; and to make appropriations,” by amending sections 11 and 15 (MCL 423.211 and 423.215), section 15 as amended by 2023 PA 143.
Substitute (S-1).
The Senate agreed to the substitute recommended by the Committee of the Whole, and the bill as substituted was placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
The Committee of the Whole reported back to the Senate, favorably and with a substitute therefor, the following bill:
A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled “The code of criminal procedure,” by amending section 16d of chapter XVII (MCL 777.16d), as amended by 2023 PA 59.
Substitute (S-1).
The Senate agreed to the substitute recommended by the Committee of the Whole, and the bill as substituted was placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
The Committee of the Whole reported back to the Senate, favorably and with a substitute therefor, the following bill:
A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled “The Michigan penal code,” (MCL 750.1 to 750.568) by adding section 81g.
Substitute (S-1).
The Senate agreed to the substitute recommended by the Committee of the Whole, and the bill as substituted was placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
The Committee of the Whole reported back to the Senate, favorably and with a substitute therefor, the following bill:
A bill to amend 1956 PA 40, entitled “The drain code of 1956,” by amending sections 135 and 197 (MCL 280.135 and 280.197), section 135 as amended by 2020 PA 281 and section 197 as amended by
2017 PA 62.
Substitute (S-1).
The Senate agreed to the substitute recommended by the Committee of the Whole, and the bill as substituted was placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
By unanimous consent the Senate returned to the order of
Motions and Communications
Senator Singh moved that the rules be suspended and that the following bill, now on Third Reading of Bills, be placed on its immediate passage:
Senate Bill No. 1068
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
Senator Singh moved that the rules be suspended and that the following bills, now on Committee Reports, be placed on the General Orders calendar for consideration today:
House Bill No. 5571 House Bill No. 5572 House Bill No. 5573 House Bill No. 5574 House Bill No. 5575 House Bill No. 5576 House Bill No. 5736 House Bill No. 4173
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
By unanimous consent the Senate returned to the order of
General Orders
Senator Singh moved that the Senate resolve itself into the Committee of the Whole for consideration of the General Orders calendar.
The motion prevailed, and the President pro tempore, Senator Moss, designated Senator Huizenga as Chairperson. After some time spent therein, the Committee arose; and the President pro tempore, Senator Moss, having resumed the Chair, the Committee reported back to the Senate, favorably and without amendment, the
following bills:
A bill to create the office of the tribal legislative liaison; and to prescribe the powers and duties of the office, the liaison, and the legislative council.
A bill to repeal 1981 PA 230, entitled “Michigan economic and social opportunity act of 1981,” (MCL 400.1101 to 400.1119).
A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled “Michigan election law,” by amending sections 32, 482, 482a, 482e, 483a, 488, and 544c (MCL 168.32, 168.482, 168.482a, 168.482e, 168.483a, 168.488, and 168.544c),
section 32 as amended by 2014 PA 79, section 482 as amended and section 482a as added by 2018 PA 608, section 482e as added and section 544c as amended by 2018 PA 650, section 483a as added by 2012 PA 276, and section 488 as added by 1998 PA 142, and by adding sections 474 and 481a; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.
A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled “Michigan election law,” by amending section 552 (MCL 168.552), as amended by 2005 PA 71.
A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled “Michigan election law,” by amending sections 472a, 473, 476, 477, 479, 590f, and 590h (MCL 168.472a, 168.473, 168.476, 168.477, 168.479, 168.590f, and 168.590h),
section 472a as amended by 2016 PA 142, section 476 as amended by 2005 PA 71, sections 477 and 479 as amended by 2018 PA 608, section 590f as amended by 2002 PA 163, and section 590h as amended by 2018 PA 650.
A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled “Michigan election law,” by amending sections 474a, 475, 478, 480, 481, and 485 (MCL 168.474a, 168.475, 168.478, 168.480, 168.481, and 168.485), section 474a as amended
by 1999 PA 219, section 475 as amended by 2022 PA 40, section 480 as amended by 2012 PA 276, and section 485 as amended by 1994 PA 152; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.
A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled “Michigan election law,” by amending section 471 (MCL 168.471), as amended by 2018 PA 608; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.
A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled “Michigan election law,” by amending section 685 (MCL 168.685), as amended by 2018 PA 650.
A bill to require certain employers to post information related to services for veterans; and to provide for the powers and duties of certain state governmental offices and entities.
The bills were placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
The Committee of the Whole reported back to the Senate, favorably and with a substitute therefor, the following bill:
A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled “The code of criminal procedure,” (MCL 760.1 to 777.69) by adding section 34a to chapter IX.
Substitute (S-7).
The Senate agreed to the substitute recommended by the Committee of the Whole, and the bill as substituted was placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
The Committee of the Whole reported back to the Senate, favorably and with a substitute therefor, the following bill:
A bill to amend 1851 PA 156, entitled “An act to define the powers and duties of the county boards of commissioners of the several counties, and to confer upon them certain local, administrative and legislative powers; and to prescribe penalties for the violation of the provisions of this act,” by amending section 12a (MCL 46.12a), as amended by 2017 PA 204.
Substitute (S-1).
The Senate agreed to the substitute recommended by the Committee of the Whole, and the bill as substituted was placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
Recess
Senator Singh moved that the Senate recess until 3:45 p.m. The motion prevailed, the time being 12:25 p.m.
The Senate reconvened at the expiration of the recess and was called to order by the President pro tempore, Senator Moss.
During the recess, Senator Klinefelt entered the Senate Chamber.
Recess
Senator Singh moved that the Senate recess subject to the call of the Chair. The motion prevailed, the time being 3:46 p.m.
4:28 p.m.
The Senate was called to order by the President pro tempore, Senator Moss.
By unanimous consent the Senate returned to the order of
Motions and Communications
Senator Singh moved that the Committee on Labor be discharged from further consideration of the following bill:
A bill to amend 1936 (Ex Sess) PA 1, entitled “Michigan employment security act,” by amending section 27 (MCL 421.27), as amended by 2020 PA 258.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, and the bill was placed on the order of General Orders.
Senator Singh moved that the Committee on Civil Rights, Judiciary, and Public Safety be discharged from further consideration of the following bill:
A bill to amend 2020 PA 301, entitled “Address confidentiality program act,” by amending section 3 (MCL 780.853).
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, and the bill was placed on the order of General Orders.
Senator Singh moved that the bill be referred to the Committee on Health Policy. The motion prevailed.
By unanimous consent the Senate proceeded to the order of
Third Reading of Bills
Senator Singh moved that the Senate proceed to consideration of the following bills:
Senate Bill No. 1068 House Bill No. 5922 House Bill No. 5379 House Bill No. 5747 House Bill No. 4842 House Bill No. 5649 House Bill No. 5724 House Bill No. 5077 House Bill No. 5078 The motion prevailed.
The Assistant President pro tempore, Senator Geiss, asssumed the Chair. Senator McBroom entered the Senate Chamber.
The following bill was read a third time:
A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled “Michigan election law,” by amending sections 509r, 509aa, 509bb, 509cc, 512, 523b, 727, 728, 730, 731, 733, 765a, and 769 (MCL 168.509r, 168.509aa, 168.509bb, 168.509cc,
168.512, 168.523b, 168.727, 168.728, 168.730, 168.731, 168.733, 168.765a, and 168.769), section 509r as
amended by 2023 PA 258, section 509aa as amended by 2023 PA 86, sections 509bb and 509cc as added by 1994 PA 441, section 523b as added and sections 765a and 769 as amended by 2023 PA 81, section 727 as amended by 2004 PA 92, sections 730 and 731 as amended by 1995 PA 261, and section 733 as amended by 1996 PA 583, and by adding sections 726c, 726d, and 726e; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.
The question being on the passage of the bill, Senator Johnson offered the following amendment:
1. Amend page 3, line 18, by inserting:
“(7) If the registration record of an elector is in the inactive voter file because the elector was sent a notice under section 509aa to confirm the elector’s residence information and that elector votes at an election
by absent voter ballot, that absent voter ballot must be marked in the same manner as a challenged ballot as provided in section 727.”.
The amendment was ruled out of order.
Senator Johnson offered the following amendment:
1. Amend page 3, line 18, by inserting:
“(7) If the registration record of an elector is in the inactive voter file because the elector was sent a notice under section 509aa to confirm the elector’s residence information and that elector votes at an election by absent voter ballot, that absent voter ballot must be marked in the same manner as a challenged ballot as provided in section 727.”.
The question being on the adoption of the amendment, Senator Theis requested the yeas and nays.
The yeas and nays were ordered, 1/5 of the members present voting therefor.
The amendment was not adopted, a majority of the members serving not voting therefor, as follows:
Roll Call No. 467 | Yeas—17 | |||
Albert Bellino Bumstead Daley Damoose | Hauck Hoitenga Huizenga Johnson | Lindsey McBroom Nesbitt Outman | Runestad Theis Victory Webber | |
Nays—20 | ||||
Anthony Bayer Brinks Camilleri Cavanagh | Chang Cherry Geiss Hertel Irwin | Klinefelt McCann McDonald Rivet McMorrow Moss | Polehanki Santana Shink Singh Wojno |
Lauwers
In The Chair: Geiss
The question being on the passage of the bill,
The bill was passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, as follows:
Roll Call No. 468 | Yeas—20 | |||
Anthony | Chang | Klinefelt | Polehanki | |
Bayer | Cherry | McCann | Santana | |
Brinks | Geiss | McDonald Rivet | Shink | |
Camilleri | Hertel | McMorrow | Singh | |
Cavanagh | Irwin | Moss | Wojno |
Nays—17 | ||||
Albert Bellino | Hauck Hoitenga | Lindsey McBroom | Runestad Theis | |
Bumstead | Huizenga | Nesbitt | Victory | |
Daley Damoose | Johnson | Outman | Webber |
Lauwers
In The Chair: Geiss
The Senate agreed to the title of the bill.
Protest
Senator Johnson, under her constitutional right of protest (Art. 4, Sec. 18), protested against the passage of Senate Bill No. 1068 and moved that the statement she made during the discussion of the bill be printed as her reasons for voting “no.”
The motion prevailed.
Senator Johnson’s statement is as follows:
This bill is flawed on numerous levels. First and foremost, this bill is an attempt to put into statute strict new requirements on poll challengers that are inconsistent with the plain meaning and spirit of current Michigan election law. These rules were struck down not once but twice by the courts when implemented by the current Secretary of State—without, I would add, any public hearings or review by JCAR, as has become an unfortunate pattern by the Secretary of State to bypass these requirements for public knowledge, input, and oversight by the Legislature. Yet, here we are on the Senate floor, ready to vote on placing these very same rules into statute.
Furthermore, with the defeat of my proposed amendment, this bill would once again delete a provision in current law to treat the ballots of potentially ineligible voters as challenged. I urge my colleagues to join me in voting “no” on this bill.
Senators Johnson and Moss asked and were granted unanimous consent to make statements and moved that the statements be printed in the Journal.
The motion prevailed.
Senator Johnson’s statement is as follows:
I rise in support of my amendment. My amendment would reinsert language in the current law that is being struck in this bill before us. The provision in current law allows a clerk to treat the ballots of potentially ineligible voters as challenged. Under this process, an individual is still allowed to cast a ballot, but it allows the ballot to be located if it is later determined that the voter was ineligible.
When I was Secretary of State, I worked with the Legislature after the passage of Proposal 3 to pass a law requiring that ballots cast by individuals registering to vote within 14 days before Election Day without ID to be treated as challenged ballots, because they cannot be checked. Legislation to repeal that law was passed by this body last year, and that’s why recently it was discovered that a student who is a Chinese national was allowed to vote in Ann Arbor. This student’s ballot could not be removed from our state’s official vote totals.
Without my amendment, the bill before us today is poised to delete another important challenged ballot provision—this one for individuals who are flagged in the Qualified Voter File because they may not live in the jurisdiction they are voting—or in many cases may no longer live in the state of Michigan at all. I urge my colleagues to support this amendment.
Senator Moss’ statement is as follows:
The challenger process of providing that check and balance during voting and voting tabulation is incredibly important. Unfortunately, prior to this bill, the law was not only outdated but unclear of expectations, both from the challengers and the clerks who are trying to work on voting and ballot tabulation during an election. We saw abuses of these gaps in an outdated law play out in the chaos in Detroit in 2020, when absentee ballots were being tabulated. As a result, to clarify expectations of both the challengers and the clerks, I convened a work group about a year ago of voting rights groups and clerks to build consensus through this law on updating and making sure all of the processes work during the election period. We have been working to update, modify, and strengthen our election laws so that voters exercising their rights and those monitoring the election in the role of challenger have a clear expectation, and that the clerks administering elections are also clear in the scope of their role as well.
This is the product of bringing all of these stakeholders impacted by the challenger process together. We built consensus. This is supported by these groups. I urge a “yes” vote.
The following bill was read a third time:
A bill to amend 1987 PA 231, entitled “An act to create a transportation economic development fund in the state treasury; to prescribe the uses of and distributions from this fund; to create the office of economic development and to prescribe its powers and duties; to prescribe the powers and duties of the state transportation department, state transportation commission, and certain other bodies; and to permit the issuance of certain bonds,” by amending section 11 (MCL 247.911), as amended by 2020 PA 204.
The question being on the passage of the bill,
The bill was passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, as follows:
Roll Call No. 469 | Yeas—37 | |||
Albert Anthony Bayer Bellino Brinks Bumstead Camilleri Cavanagh Chang Cherry | Daley Damoose Geiss Hauck Hertel Hoitenga Huizenga Irwin Johnson | Klinefelt Lindsey McBroom McCann McDonald Rivet McMorrow Moss Nesbitt Outman | Polehanki Runestad Santana Shink Singh Theis Victory Webber Wojno | |
Nays—0 |
Lauwers
In The Chair: Geiss
The Senate agreed to the title of the bill.
The following bill was read a third time:
A bill to amend 1960 PA 124, entitled “An act to create the Michigan highway reciprocity board; to prescribe its powers and duties; to provide for the powers and duties of certain state and local governmental officers and entities; to allow certain reciprocal compacts, agreements, and arrangements; and to repeal certain acts and parts of acts,” by amending section 3 (MCL 3.163), as amended by 2022 PA 25.
The question being on the passage of the bill,
The bill was passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, as follows:
Roll Call No. 470 | Yeas—37 | |||
Albert Anthony Bayer Bellino Brinks Bumstead Camilleri Cavanagh Chang Cherry | Daley Damoose Geiss Hauck Hertel Hoitenga Huizenga Irwin Johnson | Klinefelt Lindsey McBroom McCann McDonald Rivet McMorrow Moss Nesbitt Outman | Polehanki Runestad Santana Shink Singh Theis Victory Webber Wojno | |
Nays—0 |
Lauwers
In The Chair: Geiss
The Senate agreed to the title of the bill. The following bill was read a third time:
A bill to amend 1980 PA 119, entitled “Motor carrier fuel tax act,” by amending section 1 (MCL 207.211), as amended by 2015 PA 178.
The question being on the passage of the bill,
The bill was passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, as follows:
Roll Call No. 471 | Yeas—37 | |||
Albert | Daley | Klinefelt | Polehanki | |
Anthony | Damoose | Lindsey | Runestad | |
Bayer | Geiss | McBroom | Santana | |
Bellino | Hauck | McCann | Shink | |
Brinks | Hertel | McDonald Rivet | Singh |
Bumstead | Hoitenga | McMorrow | Theis | |
Camilleri | Huizenga | Moss | Victory | |
Cavanagh | Irwin | Nesbitt | Webber | |
Chang | Johnson | Outman | Wojno | |
Cherry | Nays—0 |
Lauwers
In The Chair: Geiss
Pursuant to Joint Rule 20, the full title of the act shall be inserted to read as follows:
“An act to prescribe a privilege tax for the use of public roads and highways of this state by motor carriers by imposing a specific tax upon the use of motor fuel within this state; to provide for certain credits against this tax and certain mechanisms for paying, collecting, and enforcing this tax; to provide for the licensing of motor carriers and for exemptions from licensure; to require the keeping and providing for the examination of certain reports; to provide review procedures for the assessment of the tax and revocation of a license; to impose certain duties upon and confer certain powers to certain state departments and agencies; to prescribe certain penalties for the violation of this act; and to make appropriations,”
The Senate agreed to the full title.
The following bill was read a third time:
A bill to amend 1964 PA 183, entitled “An act creating the state building authority with power to acquire, construct, furnish, equip, own, improve, enlarge, operate, mortgage, and maintain facilities for the use of the state or any of its agencies; to act as a developer or co-owner of facilities as a condominium project for the use of the state or any of its agencies; to authorize the execution of leases pertaining to those facilities by the building authority with the state or any of its agencies; to authorize the payment of true rentals by the state; to provide for the issuance of revenue obligations by the building authority to be paid from the true rentals to be paid by the state and other resources and security provided for and pledged by the building authority; to authorize the creation of funds; to authorize the conveyance of lands by the state or any of its agencies for the purposes authorized in this act; to authorize the appointment of a trustee for bondholders; to permit remedies for the benefit of parties in interest; to provide for other powers and duties of the authority; and to provide for other matters in relation to the authority and its obligations,” by amending section 8 (MCL 830.418), as amended by 2012 PA 519.
The question being on the passage of the bill,
The bill was passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, as follows:
Roll Call No. 472 | Yeas—32 | |||
Albert | Cherry | Johnson | Polehanki | |
Anthony | Daley | Klinefelt | Santana | |
Bayer | Damoose | McBroom | Shink | |
Brinks | Geiss | McCann | Singh | |
Bumstead | Hauck | McDonald Rivet | Theis |
Camilleri Cavanagh Chang | Hertel Huizenga Irwin | McMorrow Moss Outman | Victory Webber Wojno |
Nays—5 | |||
Bellino Hoitenga | Lindsey | Nesbitt | Runestad |
Lauwers
In The Chair: Geiss
The Senate agreed to the title of the bill. The following bill was read a third time:
A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled “The revised school code,” (MCL 380.1 to 380.1852) by adding section 1166c.
The question being on the passage of the bill,
The bill was passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, as follows:
Roll Call No. 473 | Yeas—23 | |||
Albert Anthony Bayer Brinks Camilleri Cavanagh | Chang Cherry Damoose Geiss Hertel Irwin | Klinefelt McCann McDonald Rivet McMorrow Moss Polehanki | Santana Shink Singh Webber Wojno | |
Nays—14 | ||||
Bellino Bumstead Daley Hauck | Hoitenga Huizenga Johnson Lindsey | McBroom Nesbitt Outman | Runestad Theis Victory |
Lauwers
In The Chair: Geiss
Pursuant to Joint Rule 20, the full title of the act shall be inserted to read as follows:
“An act to provide a system of public instruction and elementary and secondary schools; to revise, consolidate, and clarify the laws relating to elementary and secondary education; to provide for the organization, regulation, and maintenance of schools, school districts, public school academies, intermediate school districts, and other public school entities; to prescribe rights, powers, duties, and privileges of schools, school districts, public school academies, intermediate school districts, and other public school entities; to provide for the regulation of school teachers and certain other school employees; to provide for school elections and to prescribe powers and duties with respect thereto; to provide for the levy and collection of taxes; to provide for the borrowing of money and issuance of bonds and other evidences of indebtedness; to establish a fund and provide for expenditures from that fund; to make appropriations for certain purposes; to provide for and prescribe the powers and duties of certain state departments, the state board of education, and certain other boards and officials; to provide for licensure of boarding schools; to prescribe penalties; and to repeal acts and parts of acts,”
The Senate agreed to the full title.
Protests
Senators McBroom and Bellino, under their constitutional right of protest (Art. 4, Sec. 18), protested against the passage of House Bill No. 5649.
Senator McBroom moved that the statement he made during the discussion of the bill be printed as his reasons for voting “no.”
The motion prevailed.
Senator McBroom’s statement, in which Senator Bellino concurred, is as follows:
I really appreciate my colleague clearing that up because that clearly makes the bill even worse because now, we’re proposing mandating our schools offer a class that perhaps nobody wants. Please vote “no.”
Senator Polehanki asked and was granted unanimous consent to make a statement and moved that the statement be printed in the Journal.
The motion prevailed.
Senator Polehanki’s statement is as follows:
The Senator from the 38th District is incorrect. There is no mandate for computer science course in House Bill No. 5649. It is simply that the school must offer the class. The kid can take it or not. It is simply an offering, not a mandated course. I look forward to this vote passing.
Senator McBroom moved that his first statement protesting the passage of House Bill No. 5649 be stricken from the Journal and his second statement replace it as his protest.
The motion prevailed.
The following bill was read a third time:
A bill to protect the safety of judges and certain other individuals; to protect certain information of judges and certain other individuals from disclosure; to provide for the powers and duties of certain state and local governmental officers and certain other people and entities; and to provide remedies.
The question being on the passage of the bill, Senator Runestad offered the following amendment:
1. Amend page 9, following line 20, by inserting:
“Sec. 8. Records protected under this act may be obtained by a member of the media by court order. Records obtained by a member of the media under this section must not be publicly released except by court
order. As used in this section, “member of the media” means a news reporter or press photographer who holds valid press identification credentials.” and renumbering the remaining section.
The amendment was not adopted, a majority of the members serving not voting therefor.
Senator Runestad offered the following amendment:
1. Amend page 9, line 21, by striking out all of section 8.
The amendment was not adopted, a majority of the members serving not voting therefor.
Senator Runestad offered the following amendment:
1. Amend page 9, line 18, by striking out all of subsection (5).
The amendment was not adopted, a majority of the members serving not voting therefor.
Senator Johnson offered the following amendment:
1. Amend page 2, line 22, after “of” by striking out “other property owned.” and inserting “any other dwelling used and owned by the judge or immediate family member as a dwelling. A dwelling under this subparagraph may not be used to generate income.”.
The question being on the adoption of the amendment, Senator Theis requested the yeas and nays.
The yeas and nays were ordered, 1/5 of the members present voting therefor.
The amendment was not adopted, a majority of the members serving not voting therefor, as follows:
Roll Call No. 474 | Yeas—17 | |||
Albert Bellino Bumstead Daley Damoose | Hauck Hoitenga Huizenga Johnson | Lindsey McBroom Nesbitt Outman | Runestad Theis Victory Webber | |
Nays—20 | ||||
Anthony Bayer Brinks Camilleri Cavanagh | Chang Cherry Geiss Hertel Irwin | Klinefelt McCann McDonald Rivet McMorrow Moss | Polehanki Santana Shink Singh Wojno |
Lauwers
In The Chair: Geiss
The question being on the passage of the bill,
The bill was passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, as follows:
Roll Call No. 475 | Yeas—23 | |||
Anthony Bayer Brinks Camilleri Cavanagh Chang | Cherry Geiss Hertel Huizenga Irwin Klinefelt | McBroom McCann McDonald Rivet McMorrow Moss Polehanki | Santana Shink Singh Webber Wojno | |
Nays—14 | ||||
Albert Bellino Bumstead Daley | Damoose Hauck Hoitenga Johnson | Lindsey Nesbitt Outman | Runestad Theis Victory |
Lauwers
In The Chair: Geiss
The Senate agreed to the title of the bill.
Senator Johnson asked and was granted unanimous consent to make a statement and moved that the statement be printed in the Journal.
The motion prevailed.
Senator Johnson’s statement is as follows:
I rise in support of my amendment. The amendment would continue to exempt disclosure of the address of any dwelling, but not of other properties, such as commercial or investment properties, owned by a judge. While I appreciate the intent of the legislation, we must balance the need for transparency and sunshine of our public officials. There is no need to exempt the addresses of properties owned by a judge that are not used for residential purposes, but instead are commercial or investment properties in nature.
I ask for my colleagues’ support of this amendment.
The following bill was read a third time:
A bill to amend 2019 PA 39, entitled “Administration of opioid antagonists act,” by amending the title and sections 103 and 107 (MCL 15.673 and 15.677), section 107 as amended by 2020 PA 321, and by adding
section 106.
The question being on the passage of the bill,
The bill was passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, as follows:
Roll Call No. 476 | Yeas—37 | |||
Albert Anthony Bayer | Daley Damoose Geiss | Klinefelt Lindsey McBroom | Polehanki Runestad Santana |
Bellino | Hauck | McCann | Shink | |
Brinks | Hertel | McDonald Rivet | Singh | |
Bumstead | Hoitenga | McMorrow | Theis | |
Camilleri | Huizenga | Moss | Victory | |
Cavanagh | Irwin | Nesbitt | Webber | |
Chang | Johnson | Outman | Wojno | |
Cherry | Nays—0 |
Lauwers
In The Chair: Geiss
Pursuant to Joint Rule 20, the full title of the act shall be inserted to read as follows:
“An act to allow certain employees or agents to carry and administer opioid antagonists in certain circumstances; to provide access to opioid antagonists by certain agencies and employees or agents; to limit the civil and criminal liability of certain agencies and employees or agents for the possession, distribution, and use of opioid antagonists under certain circumstances; and to repeal acts and parts of acts,”
The Senate agreed to the full title.
The following bill was read a third time:
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” by amending section 17744b (MCL 333.17744b), as amended by 2019 PA 36.
The question being on the passage of the bill,
The bill was passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, as follows:
Roll Call No. 477 | Yeas—37 | |||
Albert Anthony Bayer Bellino Brinks Bumstead Camilleri Cavanagh Chang Cherry | Daley Damoose Geiss Hauck Hertel Hoitenga Huizenga Irwin Johnson | Klinefelt Lindsey McBroom McCann McDonald Rivet McMorrow Moss Nesbitt Outman | Polehanki Runestad Santana Shink Singh Theis Victory Webber Wojno | |
Nays—0 |
Lauwers
In The Chair: Geiss
Pursuant to Joint Rule 20, the full title of the act shall be inserted to read as follows:
“An act to protect and promote the public health; to codify, revise, consolidate, classify, and add to the laws relating to public health; to provide for the prevention and control of diseases and disabilities; to provide for the classification, administration, regulation, financing, and maintenance of personal, environmental, and other health services and activities; to create or continue, and prescribe the powers and duties of, departments, boards, commissions, councils, committees, task forces, and other agencies; to prescribe the powers and duties of governmental entities and officials; to regulate occupations, facilities, and agencies affecting the public health; to regulate health maintenance organizations and certain third party administrators and insurers; to provide for the imposition of a regulatory fee; to provide for the levy of taxes against certain health facilities or agencies; to promote the efficient and economical delivery of health care services, to provide for the appropriate utilization of health care facilities and services, and to provide for the closure of hospitals or consolidation of hospitals or services; to provide for the collection and use of data and information; to provide for the transfer of property; to provide certain immunity from liability; to regulate and prohibit the sale and offering for sale of drug paraphernalia under certain circumstances; to provide for the implementation of federal law; to provide for penalties and remedies; to provide for sanctions for violations of this act and local ordinances; to provide for an appropriation and supplements; to repeal certain acts and parts of acts; to repeal certain parts of this act; and to repeal certain parts of this act on specific dates,”
The Senate agreed to the full title.
By unanimous consent the Senate returned to the order of
Messages from the House
Senator Singh moved that the Senate proceed to consideration of the following bills:
Senate Bill No. 982 Senate Bill No. 983 Senate Bill No. 984 Senate Bill No. 1050 Senate Bill No. 1001 The motion prevailed.
A bill to amend 1883 PA 129, entitled “An act for the organization of telephone and messenger service companies,” (MCL 484.1 to 484.10) by adding section 7.
The House of Representatives has passed the bill and ordered that it be given immediate effect. Senator Singh moved that the bill be given immediate effect.
The motion prevailed, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.
The bill was referred to the Secretary for enrollment printing and presentation to the Governor.
A bill to amend 1993 PA 23, entitled “Michigan limited liability company act,” by amending section 705a (MCL 450.4705a), as amended by 2014 PA 559.
The House of Representatives has passed the bill, ordered that it be given immediate effect and pursuant to Joint Rule 20, inserted the full title.
Senator Singh moved that the bill be given immediate effect.
The motion prevailed, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor. The Senate agreed to the full title.
The bill was referred to the Secretary for enrollment printing and presentation to the Governor.
A bill to amend 1972 PA 284, entitled “Business corporation act,” by amending section 123 (MCL 450.1123), as amended by 2012 PA 569.
The House of Representatives has passed the bill, ordered that it be given immediate effect and pursuant to Joint Rule 20, inserted the full title.
Senator Singh moved that the bill be given immediate effect.
The motion prevailed, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor. The Senate agreed to the full title.
The bill was referred to the Secretary for enrollment printing and presentation to the Governor.
A bill to amend 1967 PA 281, entitled “Income tax act of 1967,” by amending sections 12, 607, 699, 701,
805, and 845 (MCL 206.12, 206.607, 206.699, 206.701, 206.805, and 206.845), sections 12 and 607 as
amended by 2018 PA 38, section 699 as added by 2011 PA 309, section 701 as amended by 2022 PA 148,
and sections 805 and 845 as added by 2021 PA 135, and by adding section 339.
The House of Representatives has passed the bill, ordered that it be given immediate effect and pursuant to Joint Rule 20, inserted the full title.
Senator Singh moved that the bill be given immediate effect.
The motion prevailed, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor. The Senate agreed to the full title.
The bill was referred to the Secretary for enrollment printing and presentation to the Governor.
A bill to amend 1986 PA 316, entitled “Michigan education trust act,” by amending sections 4 and 8 (MCL 390.1424 and 390.1428), section 8 as amended by 2004 PA 388.
The House of Representatives has passed the bill, ordered that it be given immediate effect and pursuant to Joint Rule 20, inserted the full title.
The question being on concurring in the committee recommendation to give the bill immediate effect, The recommendation was not concurred in, 2/3 of the members serving not voting therefor.
The Senate agreed to the full title.
The bill was referred to the Secretary for enrollment printing and presentation to the Governor.
By unanimous consent the Senate returned to the order of
Motions and Communications
Senator Singh moved that the rules be suspended and that the following bill, now on the order of General Orders, be placed on the General Orders calendar for consideration today:
House Bill No. 5827
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
By unanimous consent the Senate returned to the order of
General Orders
Senator Singh moved that the Senate resolve itself into the Committee of the Whole for consideration of the General Orders calendar.
The motion prevailed, and the Assistant President pro tempore, Senator Geiss, designated Senator Huizenga as Chairperson.
After some time spent therein, the Committee arose; and the Assistant President pro tempore, Senator Geiss, having resumed the Chair, the Committee reported back to the Senate, favorably and without amendment, the following bill:
A bill to amend 1936 (Ex Sess) PA 1, entitled “Michigan employment security act,” by amending section 27 (MCL 421.27), as amended by 2020 PA 258.
The bill was placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
By unanimous consent the Senate returned to the order of
Motions and Communications
Senator Singh moved that the rules be suspended and that the following bill, now on Third Reading of Bills, be placed on its immediate passage:
House Bill No. 5827
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
By unanimous consent the Senate returned to the order of
Third Reading of Bills
Senator Singh moved that the Senate proceed to consideration of the following bill:
House Bill No. 5827
The motion prevailed.
The following bill was read a third time:
A bill to amend 1936 (Ex Sess) PA 1, entitled “Michigan employment security act,” by amending section 27 (MCL 421.27), as amended by 2020 PA 258.
The question being on the passage of the bill,
The bill was passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, as follows:
Roll Call No. 478 | Yeas—21 | |||
Anthony Bayer Brinks Camilleri Cavanagh Chang | Cherry Geiss Hertel Irwin Klinefelt | McBroom McCann McDonald Rivet McMorrow Moss | Polehanki Santana Shink Singh Wojno | |
Nays—16 | ||||
Albert Bellino Bumstead Daley | Damoose Hauck Hoitenga Huizenga | Johnson Lindsey Nesbitt Outman | Runestad Theis Victory Webber |
Lauwers
In The Chair: Geiss
Pursuant to Joint Rule 20, the full title of the act shall be inserted to read as follows:
“An act to protect the welfare of the people of this state through the establishment of an unemployment compensation fund, and to provide for the disbursement thereof; to create certain other funds; to create the Michigan employment security commission, and to prescribe its powers and duties; to provide for the protection of the people of this state from the hazards of unemployment; to levy and provide for contributions from employers; to levy and provide for obligation assessments; to provide for the collection of those contributions and assessments; to enter into reciprocal agreements and to cooperate with agencies of the United States and of other states charged with the administration of any unemployment insurance law; to furnish certain information to certain governmental agencies for use in administering public benefit and child support programs and investigating and prosecuting fraud; to provide for the payment of benefits; to provide for appeals from redeterminations, decisions and notices of assessments; and for referees and a board of review to hear and decide the issues arising from redeterminations, decisions and notices of assessment; to provide for the cooperation of this state and compliance with the provisions of the social security act and the Wagner-Peyser act passed by the Congress of the United States of America; to provide for the establishment and maintenance of free public employment offices; to provide for the transfer of funds; to make appropriations for carrying out the provisions of this act; to prescribe remedies and penalties for the violation of this act; and to repeal all acts and parts of acts inconsistent with this act,”
The Senate agreed to the full title.
By unanimous consent the Senate returned to the order of
Messages from the Governor
The following messages from the Governor were received and read:
December 10, 2024
I respectfully submit to the Senate the following appointments to office pursuant to Executive Order No. 2009-21, MCL 445.1992:
Sumaiya Ahmed of 5948 Shaun Road, West Bloomfield, Michigan 48302, Oakland County, succeeding Jenny Mualhlun whose term has expired, appointed for a term commencing December 10, 2024, and expiring November 30, 2028.
Wei-Chien Dow of 643 South Hills Road, Rochester Hills, Michigan 48302, Oakland County, reappointed for a term commencing December 10, 2024, and expiring November 30, 2028.
December 10, 2024 I respectfully submit to the Senate the following appointment to office pursuant to Public Act 368 of 1978: Michigan Board of Behavior Analysts
Erin O’Brien of 696 Amberwood Drive, S.W., Byron Center, Michigan 49315, Kent County, succeeding Deborah Beers whose term has expired, appointed as an assistant behavior analyst, for a term commencing January 1, 2025, and expiring December 31, 2028.
December 10, 2024 I respectfully submit to the Senate the following appointments to office pursuant to Public Act 299 of 1980,
MCL 339.302, 339.303 and 339.1202:
Johnathan Randle of 204 Keelson Drive, Detroit, Michigan 48215, succeeding Gabriella Abel whose term has expired, appointed as a member representing the general public, for a term commencing January 1, 2025, and expiring December 31, 2028.
Victoria Williams of 25074 Arden Park Drive, Farmington Hills, Michigan 48336, reappointed as a member representing cosmetologists, for a term commencing January 1, 2025, and expiring December 31, 2028.
December 10, 2024 I respectfully submit to the Senate the following appointment to office pursuant to Public Act 218 of 1956,
MCL 500.2402:
Emily McDonough of 520 North Putnam Street, Williamston, Michigan 48895, Ingham County, reappointed for a term commencing January 1, 2025, and expiring December 31, 2025.
December 10, 2024 I respectfully submit to the Senate the following appointments to office pursuant to Public Act 164 of 1975,
MCL 18.302:
Jesse Bernal of 960 Oakleigh Road, N.W., Grand Rapids, Michigan 49504, Ionia County, reappointed for a term commencing December 10, 2024, and expiring December 10, 2027.
Juan Rodriguez of 657 Anderson Avenue, Holland, Michigan 49423, Ottawa County, reappointed for a term commencing December 10, 2024, and expiring December 10, 2027.
Rudy Flores of 223 Budlong Street, Adrian, Michigan 49221, Lenawee County, succeeding Jesus Hernandez whose term has expired, appointed for a term commencing December 10, 2024, and expiring December 10, 2027. Kaylee Burke of 8900 Northland Drive, Stanwood, Michigan 49346, Mecosta County, succeeding Celeste Sanchez Lloyd whose term has expired, appointed for a term commencing December 10, 2024, and
expiring December 10, 2027.
December 10, 2024 I respectfully submit to the Senate the following appointment to office pursuant to Public Act 451 of 1994,
MCL 324.78102:
James LaPorte of 1690 Gleneagles, Highland, Michigan 48357, Oakland County, succeeding Robin Clark who has resigned, appointed as a member representing Independents, for a term commencing December 10, 2024, and expiring December 31, 2027.
Respectfully, Gretchen Whitmer Governor
The appointments were referred to the Committee on Government Operations.
The following message from the Governor was received and read:
December 10, 2024
Due to an error on the November 14, 2024 letter filed with your office, pursuant to Public Act 368 of 1978, please be advised of the following correction appearing in bold:
Jeana Koerber of 8110 Barony Point, Mattawan, Michigan 49071, Kalamazoo County, succeeding Conny Raaymakers whose term has expired, appointed as a behavior analyst engaged in providing behavior analysis services to the Medicaid population in addition to providing clinical services, for a term commencing January 1, 2025, and expiring December 31, 2028.
Respectfully, Gretchen Whitmer Governor
The message was referred to the Committee on Government Operations.
By unanimous consent the Senate proceeded to the order of
Introduction and Referral of Bills
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled “Michigan vehicle code,” by amending section 634 (MCL 257.634), as amended by 2021 PA 43.
The House of Representatives has passed the bill and ordered that it be given immediate effect.
The bill was read a first and second time by title and referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
A bill to amend 2015 PA 160, entitled “Michigan achieving a better life experience (ABLE) program act,” by amending section 2 (MCL 206.982).
The House of Representatives has passed the bill and ordered that it be given immediate effect. The bill was read a first and second time by title.
Senator Singh moved that rule 3.203 be suspended and that the bill be referred to the Committee of the Whole and placed on the order of General Orders.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
A bill to amend 2000 PA 161, entitled “Michigan education savings program act,” by amending sections 2 and 16 (MCL 390.1472 and 390.1486), section 2 as amended by 2010 PA 6.
The House of Representatives has passed the bill and ordered that it be given immediate effect. The bill was read a first and second time by title.
Senator Singh moved that rule 3.203 be suspended and that the bill be referred to the Committee of the Whole and placed on the order of General Orders.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
A bill to amend 2001 PA 142, entitled “Michigan memorial highway act,” (MCL 250.1001 to 250.2092) by adding section 117.
The House of Representatives has passed the bill and ordered that it be given immediate effect. The bill was read a first and second time by title.
Senator Singh moved that rule 3.203 be suspended and that the bill be referred to the Committee of the Whole and placed on the order of General Orders.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
Statements
Senator Webber asked and was granted unanimous consent to make a statement and moved that the statement be printed in the Journal.
The motion prevailed.
Senator Webber’s statement is as follows:
In metro Detroit, we’re blessed with hundreds of outstanding restaurants. From the downtowns of Rochester to Detroit, workers I talk to make much more than the minimum wage thanks to the tip credit. I supported our downtowns and hospitality workers with the passage of social drinking districts and cocktails-to-go in 2020, and I say I’m ready again to support them. It’s important for everyone to understand that eliminating the tip credit will be a massive pay cut for thousands of our fellow Michiganders, a pay cut many of them can’t afford.
Since the court ruling, a great majority of the servers and hospitality workers have called upon the Legislature to provide a fix for this catastrophic court ruling and save their livelihoods. We have known about this looming disaster since the summer and have yet to make a meaningful effort toward a solution. Yet, it is now December, and we are still waiting for our colleagues in the majority to come to the table.
Michigan’s servers and hospitality workers are counting on us. We need to do our jobs as lawmakers now so that servers and hospitality workers can do theirs.
Announcements of Printing and Enrollment
The Secretary announced that the following House bills were received in the Senate and filed on Thursday, December 5:
House Bill Nos. 5304 5781 5783 5924
The Secretary announced that the following bills were printed and filed on Thursday, December 5, and are available on the Michigan Legislature website:
House Bill Nos. 6246 6247 6248 6249 6250 6251 6252 6253 6254 6255 6256 6257 6258
6259
The Secretary announced that the following bills were printed and filed on Friday, December 6, and are available on the Michigan Legislature website:
Senate Bill Nos. 1182 1183 1184 1185 1186 1187 1188 1189 1190 1191 1192 1193 1194
1195 1196 1197 1198
Committee Reports
The Committee on Elections and Ethics reported
A bill to require the collection of certain residential and demographic information of incarcerated individuals and to require the information to be reported in a certain manner; and to provide for the powers and duties of certain state officers and entities.
With the recommendation that the substitute (S-4) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
Jeremy Moss Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Moss, Wojno, Santana, McMorrow and Chang Nays: Senator Johnson
The bill and the substitute recommended by the committee were referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Elections and Ethics reported
A bill to amend 1953 PA 232, entitled “Corrections code of 1953,” by amending sections 34c and 35 (MCL 791.234c and 791.235), section 34c as added by 2012 PA 24 and section 35 as amended by 2019 PA 13.
With the recommendation that the substitute (S-2) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
Jeremy Moss Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Moss, Wojno, Santana, McMorrow and Chang Nays: Senator Johnson
The bill and the substitute recommended by the committee were referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Elections and Ethics reported
A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled “Michigan election law,” (MCL 168.1 to 168.992) by adding sections 483b and 957a.
With the recommendation that the substitute (S-2) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
Jeremy Moss Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Moss, Wojno, Santana, McMorrow and Chang Nays: Senator Johnson
The bill and the substitute recommended by the committee were referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Elections and Ethics reported
A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled “Michigan election law,” (MCL 168.1 to 168.992) by adding section 482g. With the recommendation that the substitute (S-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
Jeremy Moss Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Moss, Wojno, Santana, McMorrow and Chang Nays: Senator Johnson
The bill and the substitute recommended by the committee were referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Elections and Ethics reported
A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled “Michigan election law,” by amending sections 482, 590h, 685, 957, and 958 (MCL 168.482, 168.590h, 168.685, 168.957, and 168.958), section 482 as amended by
2018 PA 608, sections 590h and 685 as amended by 2018 PA 650, and section 957 as amended by 2018 PA 120, and by adding sections 482f and 547; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.
With the recommendation that the substitute (S-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
Jeremy Moss Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Moss, Wojno, Santana, McMorrow and Chang Nays: None
The bill and the substitute recommended by the committee were referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Elections and Ethics reported
A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled “Michigan election law,” by amending sections 32, 482, 482a, 482e, 483a, 488, and 544c (MCL 168.32, 168.482, 168.482a, 168.482e, 168.483a, 168.488, and 168.544c), section 32
as amended by 2014 PA 79, section 482 as amended and section 482a as added by 2018 PA 608, section 482e as added and section 544c as amended by 2018 PA 650, section 483a as added by 2012 PA 276, and section 488 as added by 1998 PA 142, and by adding sections 474 and 481a; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.
With the recommendation that the bill pass.
To Report Out:
Jeremy Moss Chairperson
Yeas: Senators Moss, Wojno, Santana, McMorrow and Chang Nays: Senator Johnson
The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Elections and Ethics reported
A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled “Michigan election law,” by amending section 552 (MCL 168.552), as amended by 2005 PA 71.
With the recommendation that the bill pass.
To Report Out:
Jeremy Moss Chairperson
Yeas: Senators Moss, Wojno, Santana, McMorrow and Chang Nays: Senator Johnson
The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Elections and Ethics reported
A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled “Michigan election law,” by amending sections 472a, 473, 476, 477, 479, 590f, and 590h (MCL 168.472a, 168.473, 168.476, 168.477, 168.479, 168.590f, and 168.590h),
section 472a as amended by 2016 PA 142, section 476 as amended by 2005 PA 71, sections 477 and 479 as amended by 2018 PA 608, section 590f as amended by 2002 PA 163, and section 590h as amended by 2018 PA 650.
With the recommendation that the bill pass.
To Report Out:
Jeremy Moss Chairperson
Yeas: Senators Moss, Wojno, Santana, McMorrow and Chang Nays: Senator Johnson
The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Elections and Ethics reported
A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled “Michigan election law,” by amending sections 474a, 475, 478, 480, 481, and 485 (MCL 168.474a, 168.475, 168.478, 168.480, 168.481, and 168.485), section 474a as amended
by 1999 PA 219, section 475 as amended by 2022 PA 40, section 480 as amended by 2012 PA 276, and section 485 as amended by 1994 PA 152; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.
With the recommendation that the bill pass.
To Report Out:
Jeremy Moss Chairperson
Yeas: Senators Moss, Wojno, Santana, McMorrow and Chang Nays: Senator Johnson
The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Elections and Ethics reported
A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled “Michigan election law,” by amending section 471 (MCL 168.471), as amended by 2018 PA 608; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.
With the recommendation that the bill pass.
To Report Out:
Jeremy Moss Chairperson
Yeas: Senators Moss, Wojno, Santana, McMorrow and Chang Nays: Senator Johnson
The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.
The Committee on Elections and Ethics reported
A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled “Michigan election law,” by amending section 685 (MCL 168.685), as amended by 2018 PA 650.
With the recommendation that the bill pass.
To Report Out:
Jeremy Moss Chairperson
Yeas: Senators Moss, Wojno, Santana, McMorrow and Chang Nays: Senator Johnson
The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The Committee on Elections and Ethics submitted the following:
Meeting held on Wednesday, December 4, 2024, at 3:15 p.m., Room 1100, Binsfeld Office Building Present: Senators Moss (C), Wojno, Santana, McMorrow, Chang and Johnson
Excused: Senator McBroom
The Committee on Labor reported
A bill to amend 1947 PA 336, entitled “An act to prohibit strikes by certain public employees; to provide review from disciplinary action with respect thereto; to provide for the mediation of grievances and the holding of elections; to declare and protect the rights and privileges of public employees; to require certain provisions in collective bargaining agreements; to prescribe means of enforcement and penalties for the violation of the provisions of this act; and to make appropriations,” by amending sections 11 and 15 (MCL 423.211 and 423.215), section 15 as amended by 2023 PA 143.
With the recommendation that the bill pass.
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Cherry, Camilleri and Cavanagh Nays: Senator Albert
The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.
John Cherry Chairperson
The Committee on Labor reported
A bill to require certain employers to post information related to services for veterans; and to provide for the powers and duties of certain state governmental offices and entities.
With the recommendation that the bill pass.
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Cherry, Camilleri and Cavanagh Nays: Senator Albert
The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.
John Cherry Chairperson
The Committee on Civil Rights, Judiciary, and Public Safety reported
A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled “The code of criminal procedure,” (MCL 760.1 to 777.69) by adding section 34a to chapter IX.
With the recommendation that the substitute (S-7) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
Stephanie Chang Chairperson
To Report Out:
Yeas: Senators Chang, Shink, Wojno, Irwin and Santana Nays: Senators Runestad and Johnson
The bill and the substitute recommended by the committee were referred to the Committee of the Whole.
COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE REPORT
The Committee on Civil Rights, Judiciary, and Public Safety submitted the following:
Meeting held on Thursday, December 5, 2024, at 12:00 noon, Room 1200, Binsfeld Office Building Present: Senators Chang (C), Shink, Wojno, Irwin, Santana, Runestad and Johnson
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Senator Singh moved that the Senate adjourn. The motion prevailed, the time being 5:35 p.m.
The Assistant President pro tempore, Senator Geiss, declared the Senate adjourned until Wednesday, December 11, 2024, at 10:00 a.m.
DANIEL OBERLIN
Secretary of the Senate